Linde Werdelin Introduces Oktopus Moonphase
Linde Werdelin’s new Oktopus Moonphase is powered by a Fr��d��ric Piguet movement (caliber 1150) and with a moonphase complication built by renowned Danish-born independent watchmaker Svend Andersen. The complication depicts seven phases of the moon with photorealistic Super Luminova discs. The moonphase complication is built on the date function to also provide a countdown to the next full moon, read on the moonphase dial. The titanium case features a rose gold bezel and dial details. A sapphire crystal case back reveals the Fr��d��ric Piguet movement and the rotor bearing the LW and AG (Andersen Gen��ve) logos. The watch has been tested to a depth of 888 meters and the helium escape valve at 9 o'clock ensures the watch endures the pressure during resurface time.The Oktopus Moonphase is limited to 29 pieces, connoting to the days before the next full moon, and priced at $21,700. It will be available for delivery in the fall 2010 on LindeWerdelin or from any LW authorized retailer.Tec

AP ROC service costs
I've been offered an absolutely stonking deal on a WG 25960BC. It is an F-serial with no service history. It's running +10s and 295deg amplitude and 0,5ms beat error, so even though it's not really screaming for it yet, I think it could benefit from a service.Does anyone have info about the real service costs for the Royal Oak Chronos? I can't find them anymore from APs website, and Google gives such a crazy range of prices, some simply I heard from my friend credibility.So, has anyone actually went through and serviced their AP chrono at AP? What were the costs?

Fr. John surgery update
As many of you know, Fr. John had surgery on his right leg on Tuesday as a result of the fall he had recently. I was able to speak with him a few minutes ago and I'm pleased to report that he said he is doing well all considered. His doctors feel that the surgery went well and while he has been in a great deal of pain, he is feeling better today.Unfortunately he is not able to access TRF at Piedmont Hospital (ATL). Therefore, he is is not able to visit with us. Please continue to keep John in your thoughts and prayers, Bill P.

Just Returned From Omega Boutique Beverly Center
Unfortunately, did not have my phone with me but just spent some time at the Omega Boutique in Beverly Center (Los Angeles). Had a chance to view and wear the new POs...........here's some impressions.The new ceramic bezel is a washed out gray tone...........this will be strictly a matter of personal taste whether one likes it more or less than the steel bezel. New Chrono PO has an absolutely amazing dial but is very thick.........quite a difference between the new one and the current one. Again, the bezel for me is the issue.Huge price increase. The new PO Chrono is $7,900..........the regular PO is about $6,000........Omega is flirting in big boy territory and I'm not sure how that'll sit with buyers.Anyway, next time I'll take my phone with me to take some pics

15300 to 5711, would you ?
Hi guys.I have been tempted lately by a little devil. I am thinking of maybe trading the 15300 white dial for a PP5711 white dial. Reason is not a financial one, it is mainly that I am not a man of many watches and I am thinking of diverting the funds for a datograph later on. Collection would be 2 to 3 watches at most but looking for true gems.Would you, would you not and the reason for it. Not that I don't like my 15300, far from it, I love it ! I am just thinking of jumping on the Patek world with a nice opportunity I have. I have always admired Patek for craftsmanship, exclusivity, under the radar and absolute beauty. Same apply to my AP in my opinion, but I am considering this opportunity I have.Let me know what you think.